Penny+Giles NRH280DP rotary position sensor
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
The NRH280DP rotary position sensor from Penny+Giles features a co-moulded, fully encapsulated sensor system that can withstand high shock and vibration as well as operate up to 170°C and endure high-pressure washdowns (IP69K).
ABB USB disk drive replacement kit for robot controllers S4 to S4C
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has introduced a USB disk drive replacement kit for its robot controllers models S4 to S4C. The kit is a package upgrade solution that replaces existing and often unreliable, hard to source floppy disk drive unit, and disks with a USB connection point. The kit lets users transfer all their stored programs and data to a standard USB memory stick and also provides a connection point for a PC.
Turck BIM-UNR sensors with NPN output
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The BIM-UNR magnetic cylinder position sensor range has been expanded to include sensors with NPN outputs.
Penny+Giles SRH220DR rotary position sensor
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
The SRH220DR rotary position sensor from Penny+Giles is designed to provide reliable and accurate rotary position measurement in harsh industrial environments where shock, vibration and extreme temperatures can occur. The dual redundant output, contactless rotary position sensor features integrated six-way connectors using a factory-programmable Hall-effect sensor system.
Diffuse optical scanning sensors - Part 2
03 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
In Part 1 of this article, we discussed the general technology behind diffuse optical scanning sensors, and some of the challenges in their application. In this part we look at how different techniques of background suppression are applied.
Clever design drives packaging throughput
27 August, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
When Visy Automation embarked on the development of its second-generation inline VL18 lidder machine for Australia’s largest meat processor, Bindaree Beef, the company called on SEW-Eurodrive to provide an innovative motor and drive solution.
Used robot marketplace launched online
26 August, 2010
Used robots are easy to find with the launch of a new website by robotics advisory service Robotize.
AMCI DuraCoder stainless steel rotary encoders
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
AMCI DuraCoders with stainless steel housings have an IP69K rating for operation in extreme conditions, and a high shaft load rating, providing a longer life cycle.
ABB Australia expands robotics service centre network
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has announced that it has expanded its robotics service centre network to Adelaide.
Siemens Sitrans WS300 shaft-driven speed sensor
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Sitrans WS300 is a shaft-driven speed sensor with four resolutions (32, 256, 1000 and 2000 pulses per revolution) so that it can be used to accurately monitor speed in both low- and high-speed applications.
Adlink Technology EOS-1000 PoE vision system
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The EOS-1000 by Adlink Technology is a compact vision system based on the Intel Core2 Duo P8400 processor. Providing four independent PoE ports with data transfer rates up to 4 Gbps, the EOS-1000 is suitable for applications such as 3D vision robotic guidance.
Festo FinGripper
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The FinGripper has been designed to handle fruit, bulbs or pressure-sensitive food reliably.
Leuze electronic LRS 36 and LPS 36 light-section profile sensors
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The LRS 36 and LPS 36 light-section profile sensors from Leuze electronic are designed for economical object detection over long measurement ranges from 200 to 800 mm. The transmitters and receivers are contained in one easy-to-install unit with a compact but robust housing design.
Macrosensors HSD and HSDR 750 series 19 mm diameter LVDTs
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The HSD and HSDR 750 series of 19 mm diameter DC-operated LVDTs, from Macrosensors, are constructed entirely of stainless steel and hermetically sealed to make them impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements. They are suitable for use in automatic assembly equipment and other industrial applications with hostile conditions and corrosive environments.
Leuze electronic 2 Series miniature photoelectric sensors
17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Measuring 23.1 x 12 x 8 mm, the 2 Series photoelectric sensors from Leuze electronic are smaller than a matchbox. At the same time, these throughbeam and retroreflective photoelectric sensors, and diffuse reflection light scanners offer ranges of up to 2 m.
